Two questions first question at least 100 words response 2 question 200 word response.
Q1.)
In the United States, Psychologists and Psychiatrists use the DSM-5 to determine whether patients should be diagnosed with a psychological disorder. What are the criteria used to determine if one’s behaviors are normal or the sign of a psychological disorder? How do clinicians assess if a specific patient should be diagnosed? Where does the diagnostic process leave room for subjectivity?
Q2.)Choose a specific disorder from the list below, and then conduct web research to find a person (i.e., living or not, historical, famous, and/or even fictional) who suffers from that condition. Then acting as a cognitive-behavioral therapist who is treating that person, briefly describe the disorder. Then, identify the assessment strategy for diagnosing the disorder. Describe in detail a cognitive behavioral treatment plan you might use with this client to address the chosen disorder. Note: Your treatment plan should include both cognitive and behavioral aspects and be realistic.
Agoraphobia
Anorexia or Bulimia
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Depression
Panic Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Specific Phobias (e.g., public speaking, heights, animals, etc.)
Substance Abuse